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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,231.60, 978,347.40 and 564,751.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,231.60, 978,347.40 and 564,751.60 is: 847,127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,231.60 : 978,347.40 = 564,751.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,231.60/978,347.40 = 564,751.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,231.60x = 978,347.40 × 564,751.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,231.60x = 552,523,259,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,523,259,505.84/652,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,127.40

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